Erik ten Hag signs new contract at Manchester United until 2026

Erik ten Hag has officially penned a new contract at Manchester United, just a few months after it seemed his time with the Red Devils had come to an end. His new deal will keep him at Old Trafford until the summer of 2026.

Initially, United looked set to move on from Ten Hag before the FA Cup final. However, after his team defeated rivals Manchester City to win England’s biggest domestic cup competition, it seems the board’s minds were collectively changed.

While the Dutchman is ‘pleased’ to have signed a new deal with United, he stressed that there is ‘lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected’ and reiterated his plan to challenge for ‘English and European titles’.

On signing a new deal with the Red Devils, Ten Hag said [via Manchester United official club website]: “I am very pleased to have reached agreement with the club to continue working together. Looking back at the past two years, we can reflect with pride on two trophies and many examples of progression from where we were when I joined.

“However, we must also be clear that there is still lots of hard work ahead to reach the levels expected of Manchester United, which means challenging for English and European titles. In my discussions with the club, we have found complete unity in our vision for reaching those goals, and we are all strongly committed to making that journey together.”

Meanwhile, Dan Ashworth, Manchester United’s sporting director, said: "With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football. With our strengthened football leadership team now in place, we are looking forward to working hand-in-hand with Erik to achieve our shared ambitions for this football club."